cmf013 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 I am interested in going to PA school and have done a little research on the Navy's program for those wanting to go to school as PA. I have read that those that have gone in end up getting deployed and mostly do primary care. I have been on the flip side of the military life with my Dad being in for 20+ years so I have moved quite a bit and also lived overseas. I have a BS in Kinesiology and a MS in Exercise Science and Wellness. I have spent a year working in PT clinics and also have worked with clinical populations mainly pulmonary and cardiac rehab settings. I am interested in specializing more so in cardiology, I just wanted to know if I should even bother looking into joining the Navy if I cannot specialize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cop to pa Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Are you AD now? If you already have a degree, why join in order to apply and maybe get accepted to the program? Why not go to PA school on your own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmf013 Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 Just because of the programs the Navy have as far as scholarships and assistance with school. I already have student loans I don't want to be burdened through 100k more of loans so I am trying to be smart about which is the best route to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cop to pa Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 What program(s) are you finding that are only for the Navy? What are the loan repayment options for going into the government as a PA? Can they go towards your undergrad as well? What if you go in the military, but don't get accepted into one of the programs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmf013 Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 I am not saying that they are only Navy I just looked more into the programs that the Navy offers: Navy Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP), Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), and Navy Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP). The loan repayment option would be the HPLRP. I don't have any undergraduate student loans I only have my current graduate loans. This is why I wanted to do more research with all of the options but from what I read those that have been through it have been deployed and go straight to primary care. I would wait to get acceptance letters first, then I would apply for the programs that is usually how it works. I am not ready to just commit to active duty and deployments if I am not able to work in the specialty area that I am most interested in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted September 18, 2016 Moderator Share Posted September 18, 2016 I am not saying that they are only Navy I just looked more into the programs that the Navy offers: Navy Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP), Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), and Navy Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP). The loan repayment option would be the HPLRP. I don't have any undergraduate student loans I only have my current graduate loans. This is why I wanted to do more research with all of the options but from what I read those that have been through it have been deployed and go straight to primary care. I would wait to get acceptance letters first, then I would apply for the programs that is usually how it works. I am not ready to just commit to active duty and deployments if I am not able to work in the specialty area that I am most interested in. There is only one Navy program, HSCP, that does not pay for tuition. It gives you the salary of an E6 for 24 months, and all other AD benefits like Tricare, housing allowance, ect. If you go to an expensive school, it likely won't cover the cost. It's great for families though that need extra to live on. Don't join the Navy, or any branch. You will hate every second based on what I've read here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caleb_jo Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 There are some fellowships offered through the Navy, but you most likely won't get them for at least one tour ( 3 years usually). Currently, there are only 2. One in Ortho and one in EM. There are two others that are coming through the pipeline and will be available hopefully (Flight medicine and General Surgery). Nothing is guaranteed in the Navy so if you plan on specializing right after school, the Navy may not be for you. I believe the Air Force has more fellowships for PAs than the Navy currently so you might want to check them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrthoSurgeryPA Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 If you are considering Ortho definitely go Navy. Ortho care for AF members/dependents is largely done by Navy/Army now. The fellowship at Portsmouth is top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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